China News Service, Beijing, October 21 (Reporter Bian Liqun) There is still one month left before the quadrennial World Cup will be officially staged in Qatar.
There are so many differences this World Cup - the first in the Gulf, the first in the northern hemisphere winter, and the fact that the World Cup is back in Asia 20 years later.
As the World Cup is getting closer, I believe that many fans are more and more impatient to wait. Fortunately, this month, there are still many suspense worth looking forward to, accompanying everyone to wait for the arrival of the World Cup.
The official ball for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Image source: Visual China
Suspense 1: Are there any surprises in the roster of each team?
A week before the countdown to the opening of the Qatar World Cup, the top 32 will announce their rosters one after another, which is often accompanied by some controversy.
For example, before the last World Cup in Russia, Morata was not selected for the Spanish team list, Benzema was not selected for the French team list, and Sane was not selected for the German team list... These disputes often accompany the entire World Cup, and even become "" old accounts".
In addition, there has always been a shortage of foreign aid from the Chinese Super League in the World Cup. Whether Shandong Taishan foreign aid Sun Zhunhao and Shanghai Shenhua foreign aid Basogo can be included in the list is also a big suspense for Chinese Super League fans.
On October 17, local time, the final results of the 2022 Golden Globe Award were announced. The 35-year-old French player Benzema, who played for Real Madrid, won the 2022 Golden Globe Award. This is the first time Benzema has won this award in his career.
Suspense 2: Can the traditional strong teams get out of the downturn?
One month into the countdown, there is not much time left for each team to prepare for the battle.
However, traditional strong teams such as England, Germany and France do not seem to be in an ideal state.
The England team was bleakly relegated in the recent UEFA Nations League, with only 3 draws and 3 losses in 6 games. The German team in the same group was also tepid, with only 1 win, 4 draws and 1 loss.
As for the French team, they are again caught in a "familiar" infighting.
In the last World Cup in Russia, the "Gallic Rooster" won the Hercules Cup again after 20 years.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Mao Jianjun
Suspense three: Who will the injury stop?
Injuries are the natural enemy of athletes, especially before the competition, which stimulates the nerves of athletes even more.
In the past few days, French team Kante and Portugal team Jota have announced that they will miss the World Cup due to injuries.
Given that the World Cup is being played during the seasons of Europe's top five leagues, it will also increase the risk of injury to players.
I hope that no player will be cruelly stopped by injuries again, and they can successfully board the stage of their dreams.
Kante (second from right) was one of the heroes of the French team's victory in the last World Cup.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Mao Jianjun
Suspense 4: What is the World Cup in winter?
In the past, barbecue and beer accompanied the World Cup in midsummer. Now, in winter, hot pot with liquor to welcome the World Cup will open up an unprecedented new experience.
However, for Qatar at that time, it is still in "summer", and the average temperature during the day can reach about 25 ℃.
What kind of experience this "ice and fire" World Cup will bring is also a big suspense.
The Waqif Old Market building in Doha.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Yang Bo
Suspense 5: What will the first impression of the Qatar World Cup be like?
This World Cup will be held in the Gulf region for the first time, with air-conditioned stadiums, various supporting facilities, new towns... In the process of preparing for the World Cup, Qatar has already shown its "entrenchment".
As the World Cup is getting closer, what will be the scene after more and more teams, media and fans arrive in Qatar?
What kind of initial impression will it give people?
What kind of spark will the World Cup feast have with Qatar?
These are very worth looking forward to.
Suspense six: how to present the opening ceremony?
Although it is different from the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games with the lighting of the main torch, the opening ceremony of the World Cup is not lost.
Which international superstars are there?
How will the World Cup theme song be presented at the opening ceremony?
What well-crafted shows are in store for this global feast?
When these suspense are solved one by one, the Qatar World Cup will come.
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